| Methodology: |
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
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| Performed: |
Mon, Wed, Fri
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| Reported: |
3-5 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Lavender (EDTA) or serum separator tube. OR CSF or urine.
Specimen Preparation: Separate serum or plasma from cells. Transfer 1 mL serum, plasma, CSF, or urine to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.25 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Remarks: Specimen source required.
Unacceptable Conditions: Heparinized specimens.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 30 days
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